Another one enters the ring

Cobourg resident Larry Sherwin entered the race for council in this falls municipal election yesterday.
The 20-year resident from Brook Road South is hoping to capitalize on the emerging sense of urgency for change on council. To his credit, he has been attending council meetings for the last few months trying to get a handle on issues. Like many, he finds council's disregard for public input to be grating. The lack of responsiveness on this council is appalling and will be an Achilles' tendon for incumbents.
Sherwin's service for on the parks and recreation advisory committee will also be a big plus. He has worked on the committee since the 1990s and will have many contacts with the sports community. He is also the vice-chairperson of the Ontario Amateur Softball Association and the past-chairperson of the Legion Minor Softball League. These are two high profile positions that will give him a huge advantage.
Notably, having the backing of the athletic community is a big boost when it comes to the polls. This is historically a segment of the voting population that has come out behind Deputy Mayor Bob Spooner, who also came to office riding his connections to the sports community. Now, with Sherwin in the race, there will definitely be some erosion. And, with Spooner dropping down to run for a councillor's position, the vote will definitely be split.
Sherwin joins Mariam Mutton, Spooner, Gil Brocanier, Peter Delanty and Ben Burd as declared candidates. Only Mutton, Sherwin and Spooner have officially registered.